Saltonstall gets his nose in front to strike again for elated McGuinness
The two sides of racing were captured perfectly following the result announcement of the feature Colm Quinn BMW Mile Handicap.
As Saltonstall's name was called, Ado McGuinness raised his arms aloft like a striker who had just scored the cup final winner, while Tom Madden's head dropped with the realisation his mount Njord had been beaten a nose.
The celebrations may well have been amplified by the fact that Saltonstall, to use the trainer’s words, worked terribly in the build up to emulating Vastonea and Riven Light by landing the valuable handicap on two separate occasions.
Read the full story
Read award-winning journalism from the best writers in racing, with exclusive news, interviews, columns, investigations, stable tours and subscriber-only emails.
Subscribe to unlock
- Racing Post digital newspaper (worth over £100 per month)
- Award-winning journalism from the best writers in racing
- Expert tips from the likes of Tom Segal and Paul Kealy
- Replays and results analysis from all UK and Irish racecourses
- Form study tools including the Pro Card and Horse Tracker
- Extensive archive of statistics covering horses, trainers, jockeys, owners, pedigree and sales data
Already a subscriber?Log in
Published on inReports
Last updated
- Nicky Henderson had early doubts about Jonbon but Britain's best chaser has become a brilliant bargain
- Lingfield: Charlotte's Web weaves a treble for Simon and Ed Crisford in the Winter Oaks
- Taunton: 'I'm glad I came to see that' - Paul Nicholls thrilled as Just A Rose makes sparkling debut
- Navan: Fabulous 1,576-1 four-timer for Gordon Elliott as Three Card Brag books his ticket to the Grand National
- Haydock: Dedicated Hero shows his worth to Sandy Thomson as Royal Infantry blows out
- Nicky Henderson had early doubts about Jonbon but Britain's best chaser has become a brilliant bargain
- Lingfield: Charlotte's Web weaves a treble for Simon and Ed Crisford in the Winter Oaks
- Taunton: 'I'm glad I came to see that' - Paul Nicholls thrilled as Just A Rose makes sparkling debut
- Navan: Fabulous 1,576-1 four-timer for Gordon Elliott as Three Card Brag books his ticket to the Grand National
- Haydock: Dedicated Hero shows his worth to Sandy Thomson as Royal Infantry blows out